Today I had a plan that I had to change as the roads were too icy. I wanted to go to Calziebohalzie on the Braes of Doune but, inspired by Ailsa Gray’s post, I diverted to Doune itself and walked the Castle. I tried to go to see the old mill building (grain mill dating from the 16th century and in the care of Historic Environment Scotland) but I got stopped by someone who said it was on private property. It is however only a hop over a stream so I will – when the water is lower – just take my wellies for a walk. I have however found a decent video on YouTube of the mill which includes photos of it when it was still functioning. Am I right someone in the group had an ancestor who worked at the mill in Doune?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I4vd1aglDHw&feature=youtu.be

The Castle always looks majestic, even without diseased cows being thrown over the ramparts (Monty Python), or doubling up as Castle Leoch (Outlander) or Winterfell (Game of Thrones).